Colby Jenkins
Colby Jenkins (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Utah's 2nd Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on June 25, 2024.
Biography
Colby Jenkins was born in Roosevelt, Utah, and lives in St. George, Utah. Jenkins graduated from West Point. He served in the U.S. Army as an Army Special Forces Green Beret Colonel and in the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. His career experience includes working in the Pentagon as the senior civilian legislative strategic advisor to the vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He also taught as an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. After that, Jenkins transitioned to a career in the tech industry, including working for Google.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024
Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Republican primary)
Utah's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024 (June 25 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Utah District 2
Incumbent Celeste Maloy defeated Nathaniel Woodward, Cassie Easley, and Tyler Murset in the general election for U.S. House Utah District 2 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Celeste Maloy (R) | 58.0 | 205,234 |
 | Nathaniel Woodward (D)  | 34.2 | 121,114 | |
 | Cassie Easley (Constitution Party) | 5.6 | 19,650 | |
 | Tyler Murset (Unaffiliated) | 2.2 | 7,840 | |
| Total votes: 353,838 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Nathaniel Woodward advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brian Adams (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2
Incumbent Celeste Maloy defeated Colby Jenkins in the Republican primary for U.S. House Utah District 2 on June 25, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Celeste Maloy | 50.1 | 53,748 |
 | Colby Jenkins | 49.9 | 53,534 | |
| Total votes: 107,282 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ty Jensen (R)
Constitution primary election
The Constitution primary election was canceled. Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution primary for U.S. House Utah District 2.
Democratic convention
Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Brian Adams advanced from the Democratic convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 27, 2024.
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| ✔ |  | Brian Adams (D) |
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Republican convention
Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Colby Jenkins and incumbent Celeste Maloy advanced from the Republican convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 27, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colby Jenkins (R) | 56.8 | 469 |
| ✔ | | Celeste Maloy (R) | 43.2 | 356 |
| Total votes: 825 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ty Jensen (R)
Constitution convention
Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2
Cassie Easley advanced from the Constitution convention for U.S. House Utah District 2 on April 13, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Cassie Easley (Constitution Party) |
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Jenkins in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Colby Jenkins did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign website
Jenkins’s campaign website stated the following:
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National Security Life Economy Joe Biden's spendthrift agenda is damaging our economy with reckless allocations. I'll champion fiscal responsibility in Washington, pushing for legislation that mandates a balanced budget before Congress gets paid. My focus is on revitalizing the job market, creating high-paying opportunities, and enhancing economic prospects for all Utahns. Border Securing our borders is vital for national strength and security. Biden's open-border policy poses a threat, allowing illegal immigrants, drugs, and criminals to flood our streets. We must finish the border wall, increase border patrol resources, and reinstate effective Trump-era policies to deter illegal crossings. Veterans As a veteran myself, I will fight to hold our nation accountable and fulfill promises made to those who were willing to sacrifice all in its defense. I will draw on my own experiences in receiving inefficient or substandard care and cut the bureaucracy. Our veterans deserve our nation’s best. Second Amendment Our Founders incorporated the Second Amendment into the Bill of Rights to guarantee the right to fight back against tyranny. We the people are the ultimate check on the federal government. In Congress, I will fight against the liberal gun-grabbers whose agendas only remove guns from law-abiding citizens while criminals remain armed. Education Parents should be heard and have a say in what their children learn at school. We must stop the mass indoctrination of students that is taking place in our public schools and restore power to parents. Critical race theory and woke initiatives are corrupting our kids and teaching them that our country is evil. I will fight against wasteful spending and instead support programs that allow students and families to decide which educational environment is best for them. Limited Government Our government, as the Founders intended, should protect citizens and preserve their rights. In Washington, I'll cut the bloated administrative state by reducing spending and eliminating taxes. I'll prioritize accountability in existing programs instead of endorsing new ones, addressing issues rather than adding more spending and bureaucracy. Joe Biden Under Joe Biden's leadership, the world is in turmoil. The U.S. is no longer seen as a deterrent, and adversaries exploit our wavering support for allies like Israel. The absence of U.S. leadership allows adversaries to form alliances, while Biden's personal corruption undermines the legitimacy of the White House. As your representative, I'll strive to restore law and order domestically and reinstate strong, unwavering U.S. leadership globally. One Nation Under God In the United States, belief in God is at a record low. We are in desperate need for a revival of faith and the conservative values that have made our country great. In Washington, I will fight for policies that protect our religious freedoms, promote strong families, and protect the sanctity of life. I will always be guided by my faith in God. Water Access The federal government has allowed Nevada's and California's water crises to become Utah’s. In Congress, I will push back against the red tape, illegal actions, and overbearing regulations that the federal government has put on our access to our waterways. Washington, DC should not have unchecked power over our waters and lands. I will fight to send power back to the state and local governments in Utah.[2] |
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| —Colby Jenkins’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Colby Jenkins for Congress, "Meet Colby," accessed March 9, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Colby Jenkins for Congress, “Issues,” accessed March 9, 2024
